R v Stefon Francis Winter

R v Stefon Francis Winter

There was no evidence that any juror engaged in improper speculation or research. The jury's questions were requests for information, not assertions of fact or evidence of misconduct. The judge's directions were clear and presumed to have been followed. There was no basis to direct a CCRC investigation or to find the convictions unsafe.

Parties
Applicant: Stefon Francis Winter; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 June 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
application for leave to appeal against conviction refused
Legal Topics
Jury Directions, Sexual Offences, Appeals Against Conviction, Criminal Cases Review Commission (ccrc) Referrals
Criminal Law Jury Directions Sexual Offences Appeals Against Conviction Criminal Cases Review Commission (ccrc) Referrals

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Parties

Stefon Francis Winter

Applicant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the convictions are unsafe due to possible jury speculation or improper research during deliberations
  2. 2 Whether the court should direct an investigation by the CCRC into jury conduct

Ratio Decidendi

There was no evidence that any juror engaged in improper speculation or research. The jury's questions were requests for information, not assertions of fact or evidence of misconduct. The judge's directions were clear and presumed to have been followed. There was no basis to direct a CCRC investigation or to find the convictions unsafe.

Court Disposition

application for leave to appeal against conviction refused

Orders

  • Application for CCRC investigation refused
  • Application for leave to appeal against conviction refused